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“And Why am I Mr. Pink”
I have to think of Steve Buscemi as soon as I see the name of this wine, and if you have seen Reservoir Dogs, you will understand the correlation. I recently picked up my August selections of wines from my … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged "And Why am I Mr. Pink", Columbia Valley, Sangiovese, Syrah, Underground Wine Project, Washington
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The Wall Came to Livonia
Even though Vietnam started affecting the United States in 1955, it wasn’t until years later that it really took its toll. I remember when they brought back the lottery for the draft and it was my birthday that was the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut, Charmat Process, L. Mawby Vineyards, L. Mawby Wines, M. Lawrence "Sandpiper" Extra Dry, Michigan
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A Whirlwind Visit
When I was growing up, every family basically lived near each other. My Grandmother moved to Detroit, after my Grandfather passed away and her three children all lived within a block of each other, and even when my Grandfather was … Continue reading
Louis XIII
I am not going to speak of cabbages and kings, but of a wonderful drink that I once enjoyed during my halcyon days of college. I was working almost full time and carrying eighteen credits a semester, so my days … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cognac, France, Grande Champagne, Louis XIII, Petite Champagne, Remy Martin
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The Party Continued
One would almost think that my Bride and I are still teenagers from my recounting a day that started with a brunch and Mimosas that ended up a pool party and appetizers, but there is more to the day. Actually, … Continue reading
A Reason to Continue
Sometimes there is really no reason to have a party, except for “because.” Since everyone got together for a graduation party brunch, the entire afternoon and evening had a gaping hole in the calendar. Not to mention that the entire … Continue reading
